LONDON: Ten people are hospitalized, with nine reportedly sustaining life-threatening injuries, following a stabbing incident on a train in Cambridgeshire, BBC reported.
Cambridgeshire Police have arrested two individuals, and images show officers attending the scene at Huntingdon station.
The force has declared a “major incident” and confirmed that counter-terrorism units will assist with the investigation.
The attack occurred on the 18:25 service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross.
An eyewitness said they saw a man running through the carriage with a bloodied arm, shouting “they’ve got a knife, run,” while another person collapsed to the floor.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the “appalling incident” in Cambridgeshire as “deeply concerning” and urged the public to heed local authorities’ guidance.
(Inputs from BBC)
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